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5 ways to combat surging syphilis cases in the United States

Syphilis has reached alarming rates unseen in the U.S. since the 1950s. A CDC expert lays out steps to halt increases and prevent dramatic health problems.

May 21, 2024

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How worried should we be about avian flu? Academic experts weigh in

Avian flu has spread to cows and one person in the United States. Scientists discuss the potential for a human epidemic and how to avoid it.

May 15, 2024

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9 great summer reads for doctors — or anyone interested in medicine

From a Black doctor’s reckoning with medical racism to a history of the human heart, these books offer rich glimpses into the fascinating world of medicine.

May 9, 2024

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Congratulations, you got into medical school! Now what?

Here are 7 tips for rising first years at the start of their medical school journeys.

May 7, 2024

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Had COVID recently? Here’s what to know about how long immunity lasts, long COVID, and more

Four years after the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, experts know a lot about mutating strains, vaccine effectiveness, long COVID, and other common questions.

Feb. 7, 2024

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Top 10 academic medicine stories of 2023

Nursing shortages. COVID immunity. Recent breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research. Our annual list of the most-read AAMCNews stories of 2023.

Dec. 28, 2023

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The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency could further strain emergency departments

As COVID-19 is declared no longer a public health emergency, millions could lose Medicaid coverage and turn to emergency departments for care.

May 9, 2023

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Top 10 academic medicine stories of 2022

Our annual list of the most-read AAMCNews stories of 2022.

Dec. 28, 2022

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Anthony Fauci, MD, on fighting misinformation, inspiring the next generation, and why we still need physician-scientists

As “America’s doctor” steps down from his public role, he reflects on the privilege of helping protect and preserve the health of the American people.

Dec. 22, 2022

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Physician calls on colleagues to end harmful ICU care

While COVID-19 upended advances in ICU care, physician Wes Ely, MD, MPH, believes we can fix that by recommitting to humanism in medicine.

Nov. 14, 2022

ICU expert Wes Ely, MD, PhD, urged listeners at Learn Serve Lead 2022: The AAMC Annual Meeting in Nashville to add the human touch to critical care.

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How sewage surveillance is helping spot disease outbreaks early

Widespread wastewater testing began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, public health officials are expanding their efforts to look for other diseases.

Sept. 20, 2022

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What to know about BA.5, Paxlovid, and new vaccines coming out this fall

Most people now have immunity against severe disease and death due to COVID-19, but experts hope new vaccines will curb infections and prevent more mutations.